Couples Counseling Therapists in 60304
I can provide references from individuals and couples that have offered to be a reference as to their experience of being in counselling with me and many agencies that have referred the surrogate, or egg donor or Intended Parent to me for the required psychological evaluation.
I Welcome being able to help you with the challenges that are causing stress and concerns for you. I work with individuals, couple, and children. I can help you improve your parenting tools to decrease conflict. I can assist with tools to decrease anviety aboiut life challenges and transitions. I counsel individuals and couples going through the challenges of infertility and family planning choices. I am dedicated to offering support and guidance to find hope during this journey . I conduct required psychological assessment for Intended Parents, egg donors, and surrogates.
I can provide references from individuals and couples that have offered to be a reference as to their experience of being in counselling with me and many agencies that have referred the surrogate, or egg donor or Intended Parent to me for the required psychological evaluation.
I Welcome being able to help you with the challenges that are causing stress and concerns for you. I work with individuals, couple, and children. I can help you improve your parenting tools to decrease conflict. I can assist with tools to decrease anviety aboiut life challenges and transitions. I counsel individuals and couples going through the challenges of infertility and family planning choices. I am dedicated to offering support and guidance to find hope during this journey . I conduct required psychological assessment for Intended Parents, egg donors, and surrogates.
Alexandra Backis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Couples (EFT) therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships.
Being human is hard, especially when we find ourselves battling with the parts of ourselves that feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain. As your therapist, I will guide you in a process of welcoming all the parts of yourself, even the ones that cause distress, so that you can liberate yourself from their hold on you. I specialize in working with BIPOC/Interracial couples.
I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Couples (EFT) therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships.
Being human is hard, especially when we find ourselves battling with the parts of ourselves that feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain. As your therapist, I will guide you in a process of welcoming all the parts of yourself, even the ones that cause distress, so that you can liberate yourself from their hold on you. I specialize in working with BIPOC/Interracial couples.
Crystal Kannankeril
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
My approach involves using our therapeutic relationship as a way to process emotions and practice assertiveness, communication, empathy, and mindfulness skills.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from different theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
My approach involves using our therapeutic relationship as a way to process emotions and practice assertiveness, communication, empathy, and mindfulness skills.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from different theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, faith transitions, and trauma recovery.
You make sense. Your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, sensations- they all make sense. Therapy is a great place to figure out how, and find ways you can change some of those things, or accept them and live with greater ease. In sessions with me, we will work to deepen your understanding of yourself, add skills for better tolerance of emotions and connection with others, and clarify your vision for what you want out of life. In my work with both individuals and couples, I enjoy bringing skills for better emotional awareness, communication, and values based action.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, faith transitions, and trauma recovery.
You make sense. Your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, sensations- they all make sense. Therapy is a great place to figure out how, and find ways you can change some of those things, or accept them and live with greater ease. In sessions with me, we will work to deepen your understanding of yourself, add skills for better tolerance of emotions and connection with others, and clarify your vision for what you want out of life. In my work with both individuals and couples, I enjoy bringing skills for better emotional awareness, communication, and values based action.
My primary focus for over 30 years has been providing help to individuals with sexual problems and relationship therapy. I have special interest and expertise in working with sexual dysfunctions, compulsive sexual behaviors and couple therapy.
My primary focus for over 30 years has been providing help to individuals with sexual problems and relationship therapy. I have special interest and expertise in working with sexual dysfunctions, compulsive sexual behaviors and couple therapy.
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy which, like Imago, seeks to help couples restore comfort and positive excitement to relationships which have "gotten offtrack.
Angry, anxious, confused, or depressed because of relationship problems? Feel your partner never listens to you? Keep having the same old fights over and over? Imago Relationship Therapy is very helpful in restoring connection, safety, and romance. As a Certified Imago Therapist I enable each partner to be heard and understood so the needs of each can be met. Usually couples experience some immediate relief from the pain of alienation and begin to rediscover the love that brought them together. If your spouse won't come for counseling, come alone! I also do individual therapy, including EMDR for trauma resolution..
I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy which, like Imago, seeks to help couples restore comfort and positive excitement to relationships which have "gotten offtrack.
Angry, anxious, confused, or depressed because of relationship problems? Feel your partner never listens to you? Keep having the same old fights over and over? Imago Relationship Therapy is very helpful in restoring connection, safety, and romance. As a Certified Imago Therapist I enable each partner to be heard and understood so the needs of each can be met. Usually couples experience some immediate relief from the pain of alienation and begin to rediscover the love that brought them together. If your spouse won't come for counseling, come alone! I also do individual therapy, including EMDR for trauma resolution..
Hayley Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, ALMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
I prioritize the therapist-client relationship by using my warmth, laid-back nature, humor, and a nonjudgemental attitude to create a safe space where you feel comfortable enough to share your true self.
As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I focus on client issues concerning anxiety, body image, identity, processing trauma, life transitions, career change, and relationship stress. My work focuses on understanding the patterns, core beliefs, themes, and cycles that serve as barriers getting in the way of your authentic self and the life you want to live. My approach is curious, creative, culturally-sensitive, and balances reflecting on the past for greater insight with an action-oriented approach that develops practical skills and tools to use outside of session.
I prioritize the therapist-client relationship by using my warmth, laid-back nature, humor, and a nonjudgemental attitude to create a safe space where you feel comfortable enough to share your true self.
As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I focus on client issues concerning anxiety, body image, identity, processing trauma, life transitions, career change, and relationship stress. My work focuses on understanding the patterns, core beliefs, themes, and cycles that serve as barriers getting in the way of your authentic self and the life you want to live. My approach is curious, creative, culturally-sensitive, and balances reflecting on the past for greater insight with an action-oriented approach that develops practical skills and tools to use outside of session.
Change is hard....and possible. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, life stressors and transitions and family and relationship trauma. I enjoy working with people who feel stuck find way through struggle. By building on strengths and developing new skills and strategies I help clients make meaningful changes in daily life. I practice an integrative, evidence- based approach built on contextual behavioral therapies, and using strengths-based and trauma-informed lenses to help clients move through challenges and towards the lives they want.
Change is hard....and possible. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, life stressors and transitions and family and relationship trauma. I enjoy working with people who feel stuck find way through struggle. By building on strengths and developing new skills and strategies I help clients make meaningful changes in daily life. I practice an integrative, evidence- based approach built on contextual behavioral therapies, and using strengths-based and trauma-informed lenses to help clients move through challenges and towards the lives they want.
I believe in the healing power of a warm and caring therapeutic relationship, and I am honored to be a companion to you as you navigate your path to achieving the life you want to live. I bring an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to my work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and step-family dynamics.
I believe in the healing power of a warm and caring therapeutic relationship, and I am honored to be a companion to you as you navigate your path to achieving the life you want to live. I bring an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to my work with adults, adolescents, and couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and step-family dynamics.
Tara Thomason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is reflective, authentic and insight oriented, with an emphasis on creating a trusting and collaborative relationship. With more than 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, my practice is informed by clinical expertise in treating symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also counsel for issues related to life transitions, complex relationships, intimacy, parenting, identity, grief and loss. I greet clients with openness and curiosity, engaging a process that best fits their individual needs.
My approach to therapy is reflective, authentic and insight oriented, with an emphasis on creating a trusting and collaborative relationship. With more than 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, my practice is informed by clinical expertise in treating symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also counsel for issues related to life transitions, complex relationships, intimacy, parenting, identity, grief and loss. I greet clients with openness and curiosity, engaging a process that best fits their individual needs.
Laura Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
Whether you are interested in learning coping strategies for symptoms, or need to work on a complex relationship with yourself and/or others, I can help.
I believe you are capable of unprecedented growth and healing. I work together with my clients to develop curiosity and compassion for themselves and others; acceptance of feelings, healthy boundaries, and more adaptive and satisfying ways of being in the world. My approach to therapy prioritizes developing an understanding of who you are as an individual, and focusing on your unique strengths and abilities. Past and present experiences, relationships, genetics, biology all impact the way you are in the world, but you have something unique to offer.
Whether you are interested in learning coping strategies for symptoms, or need to work on a complex relationship with yourself and/or others, I can help.
I believe you are capable of unprecedented growth and healing. I work together with my clients to develop curiosity and compassion for themselves and others; acceptance of feelings, healthy boundaries, and more adaptive and satisfying ways of being in the world. My approach to therapy prioritizes developing an understanding of who you are as an individual, and focusing on your unique strengths and abilities. Past and present experiences, relationships, genetics, biology all impact the way you are in the world, but you have something unique to offer.
I see therapy as a partnership, something that involves a safe and welcoming space to share your story and help you, your children, spouse, partner or family.
Thank you for clicking here and taking a moment to learn about those available to help and support your own mental health. To tell you a little bit about myself, I have spent the past 20 years working with children, adolescents, families and older adults. I've specialized in helping people work through trauma, unexpected life changes and the challenges that day to day life presents. I've worked with people having difficulties with Depression, Anxiety and other mood disorders. I've been in practice as a social worker since 2007 and in private practice since 2011 .
I see therapy as a partnership, something that involves a safe and welcoming space to share your story and help you, your children, spouse, partner or family.
Thank you for clicking here and taking a moment to learn about those available to help and support your own mental health. To tell you a little bit about myself, I have spent the past 20 years working with children, adolescents, families and older adults. I've specialized in helping people work through trauma, unexpected life changes and the challenges that day to day life presents. I've worked with people having difficulties with Depression, Anxiety and other mood disorders. I've been in practice as a social worker since 2007 and in private practice since 2011 .
Welcome to my profile. If you're seeking a therapist, you're taking an important step toward creating a shift into resilience, growth, and well-being. I have over 15 years of experience supporting clients using a collaborative, DBT (skills-based) approach. I partner with clients to create a safe space where they can connect more deeply with themselves, their emotions, their needs, and their potentials in order to become their most fully-realized selves.
Welcome to my profile. If you're seeking a therapist, you're taking an important step toward creating a shift into resilience, growth, and well-being. I have over 15 years of experience supporting clients using a collaborative, DBT (skills-based) approach. I partner with clients to create a safe space where they can connect more deeply with themselves, their emotions, their needs, and their potentials in order to become their most fully-realized selves.
Healing Space Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304
Having worked in various mental health settings I have developed my skills in the treatment of complex/intergenerational trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and immigration/acculturation challenges.
Hello, life can be complicated, we all go through difficult moments in which we can benefit from therapeutic support. As a licensed therapist, I can accompany you in your healing journey. For me, therapy is a journey in which we work collaboratively to discover answers and solutions that empower you to build the type of life you want. As a bilingual Latina Therapist, I have a multicultural vision that allows me to easily understand and connect with problems related to cultural and racial issues that affect our well-being.
Having worked in various mental health settings I have developed my skills in the treatment of complex/intergenerational trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and immigration/acculturation challenges.
Hello, life can be complicated, we all go through difficult moments in which we can benefit from therapeutic support. As a licensed therapist, I can accompany you in your healing journey. For me, therapy is a journey in which we work collaboratively to discover answers and solutions that empower you to build the type of life you want. As a bilingual Latina Therapist, I have a multicultural vision that allows me to easily understand and connect with problems related to cultural and racial issues that affect our well-being.
Humans are social creatures, which leads us to be affected by relationships in profound ways. However, relationships are highly complex, and can, at times, be difficult to decipher, form, and maintain. My work with clients has been centered around the development of stronger and healthier relationships, and that work begins with creating and managing powerful bonds between therapist and client. I believe every relationship exists on its own terms and with its own nuances, and I strive to help others see the connections in their lives for what they are, instead of what they wish they were.
Humans are social creatures, which leads us to be affected by relationships in profound ways. However, relationships are highly complex, and can, at times, be difficult to decipher, form, and maintain. My work with clients has been centered around the development of stronger and healthier relationships, and that work begins with creating and managing powerful bonds between therapist and client. I believe every relationship exists on its own terms and with its own nuances, and I strive to help others see the connections in their lives for what they are, instead of what they wish they were.
Heather Holzhauser, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults and couples, focusing on key areas such as attachment theory/style, conflict, life transitions, aging, chronic illnesses, infertility issues, and supporting parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Engaging in this meaningful work with my clients is a daily privilege for me. I create a secure, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, encouraging individuals to explore beneath the surface.
I specialize in working with adults and couples, focusing on key areas such as attachment theory/style, conflict, life transitions, aging, chronic illnesses, infertility issues, and supporting parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Engaging in this meaningful work with my clients is a daily privilege for me. I create a secure, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, encouraging individuals to explore beneath the surface.
Treatment is about promoting change, and this change must come from within. I ask a great deal from clients when I ask them to change; this journey requires both the client and myself to work collaboratively and deeply. While my therapeutic approach is greatly influenced by psychoanalysis and relational therapy, I also employ aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, specifically, the principle of radical genuineness to build rapport with my clients. I aim to provide my clients the space to explore underlying feelings, thought processes and behaviors, and the support needed to engage with the therapy process.
Treatment is about promoting change, and this change must come from within. I ask a great deal from clients when I ask them to change; this journey requires both the client and myself to work collaboratively and deeply. While my therapeutic approach is greatly influenced by psychoanalysis and relational therapy, I also employ aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, specifically, the principle of radical genuineness to build rapport with my clients. I aim to provide my clients the space to explore underlying feelings, thought processes and behaviors, and the support needed to engage with the therapy process.
The Essence of Healing LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
Even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome, and we’d love to help you along the way. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. Here at The Essence of Healing LLC, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual.
Even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome, and we’d love to help you along the way. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. Here at The Essence of Healing LLC, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual.
We are wired with an affinity toward healing. Therapy is a powerful tool in attaining wellness. But what if we went beyond talk therapy by also integrating meditation and biofeedback to address trauma, depression, inattention and other areas of mental health? We will explore your intrinsic ability to harness the power of mindfulness and breath work to reduce chronic pain and other physical issues impacted by stress. We will tap into nutrition's significant role in mental health, including mood and memory. We are a team of psychological providers and a preventative care physician collaborating with you toward your healing journey.
We are wired with an affinity toward healing. Therapy is a powerful tool in attaining wellness. But what if we went beyond talk therapy by also integrating meditation and biofeedback to address trauma, depression, inattention and other areas of mental health? We will explore your intrinsic ability to harness the power of mindfulness and breath work to reduce chronic pain and other physical issues impacted by stress. We will tap into nutrition's significant role in mental health, including mood and memory. We are a team of psychological providers and a preventative care physician collaborating with you toward your healing journey.
I am passionate about supporting adolescents and adults along their journey in learning how to take better care of their mental health. It can be difficult to carve out the time for yourself or even sit with the discomfort of unpleasant emotions. I'm here to help that process feel less intimidating. I have experience supporting clients in processing past or ongoing trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. I also support clients in processing larger systemic traumas related to race, gender, sexual orientation, and medical & occupational experiences.
I am passionate about supporting adolescents and adults along their journey in learning how to take better care of their mental health. It can be difficult to carve out the time for yourself or even sit with the discomfort of unpleasant emotions. I'm here to help that process feel less intimidating. I have experience supporting clients in processing past or ongoing trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. I also support clients in processing larger systemic traumas related to race, gender, sexual orientation, and medical & occupational experiences.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.